How far is Holly Hill, SC from Hilton Head Island, SC?

The driving distance from Holly Hill, SC to Hilton Head Island, SC is about 108.7 miles (174.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.2 miles (129.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
108.65 mi
02h 15m
Flight
80.24 mi
129.14 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.24 mi
Kilometers
129.14 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
108.65 mi
Kilometers
174.85 km
Drive Time
02h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hilton Head Island
Fri, Apr 17, 5:17 AM EDT
Return by in Holly Hill
Fri, Apr 17, 7:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Holly Hill
2026-04-17T03:02
Arrive Hilton Head Island
Fri, Apr 17, 5:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Holly Hill
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Jonesville
SC

City in South Carolina, United States

From Holly Hill
54.4 mi
01h 07m
To Hilton Head Island
54.2 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Holly Hill and Hilton Head Island.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Holly Hill and Hilton Head Island.

  1. 1

    Start on Old State Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Old State Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Bunch Ford Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Bunch Ford Road

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Bass Drive

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Bass Drive

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 26 North: Columbia

    1586 ft · 39 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Savannah

    1433 ft · 35 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    57.2 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SC 462: Coosawhatchie

    1478 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Coosaw Scenic Drive

    9.6 mi · 13 min · Coosaw Scenic Drive

  10. 10

    Continue on Lowcountry Drive

    7.9 mi · 11 min · Lowcountry Drive

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Okatie Highway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Okatie Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    1365 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Fording Island Road

    9.3 mi · 13 min · Fording Island Road

  14. 14

    Continue on William Hilton Parkway

    3.8 mi · 5 min · William Hilton Parkway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Cross Island Parkway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Cross Island Parkway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    2198 ft · 59 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Marshland Road

    2.3 mi · 6 min · Marshland Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Allen Road

    887 ft · 39 sec · Allen Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Allen Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Holly Hill and Hilton Head Island.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
57.4 mi · 53%
Coosaw Scenic Drive
9.58 mi · 9%
Fording Island Road
9.26 mi · 9%
Lowcountry Drive
7.89 mi · 7%
Okatie Highway
4.43 mi · 4%
William Hilton Parkway
3.8 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

57.2 mi · 01h 01m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.5 mi
80.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jonesville
01h 07m from Holly Hill
Leave By
1:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Holly Hill and Sunny near Hilton Head Island.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Holly Hill to Hilton Head Island?

The road trip is about 108.7 miles (174.9 km) and usually takes 02h 15m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Jonesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.4 miles from Holly Hill and 54.2 miles from Hilton Head Island.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 80.2 miles (129.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.17 one way or $30.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Holly Hill and Sunny near Hilton Head Island.

Stop Ideas Near Jonesville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Jonesville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jonesville.

RAIL

Yemassee

6 mi away
9 Main Street
RAIL

Denmark

72 mi away
200 West Baruch Street
RAIL

Charleston, South Carolina

78 mi away
4565 Gaynor Avenue
RAIL

Savannah

79 mi away
2611 Seaboard Coastline Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Holly Hill and Hilton Head Island. Straight-line distance: 80.24 mi (129.14 km).

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#1 Holly Hill

City in Orangeburg County, South Carolina, United States of America

Population1,162
Coordinates33.3226600, -80.4137000
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
Hilton Head Island

#2 Hilton Head Island

Resort town in South Carolina, USA

Population39,619
Coordinates32.1938200, -80.7381600
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Holly Hill (-80.4137, 33.32266)
End: Hilton Head Island (-80.73816, 32.19382)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 175 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.83 gal
14.51 L · about $15.17
Round trip
$30.34
7.66 gal · 29.02 L
Estimated CO2
34 kg one way
Round trip: 68.1 kg / 150 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $15.17 $30.34
Mid-grade $4.43 $16.96 $33.93
Premium $4.78 $18.30 $36.60
Diesel $5.62 $21.54 $43.08

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in South Carolina · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Holly Hill and Hilton Head Island. The current time is 03:02:23.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.